Common Name:
Shumard Oak
Scientific Name:
Quercus Shumardii
Introduction:
Long a staple in southern landscapes, Shumard Oaks are drought-tolerant shade, street, or large area trees.
Common Name:
Shumard Oak
Scientific Name:
Quercus Shumardii
Plant Type:
Trees
USDA Hardiness Zones:
5 through 9
Exposure:
Full sun
Uses:
Shade tree, residential street tree
Moisture Requirements:
Medium
Soil Tolerances:
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; occasionally wet; alkaline; well-drained
Plant Spacing:
30 ft. - 40 ft.
Height:
40 ft. - 60 ft.
Spread:
50 ft. - 60 ft.
Plant Habit:
Pyramidal becoming more spreading with maturity
Plant Density:
Dense
Growth Rate:
Fast
